Problem Solving Using Conversion Factors Measurements Problem Solving Using Conversion Factors

Example 1 1. Bob studied for 2.5 hrs. How many minutes did he study for? Multiply by: What you want What you have

How many minutes are in 2.5 hours? Initial unit 2.5 hr Conversion Final factor unit 2.5 hr x 60 min = 150 min 1 hr cancel

Learning Check A rattlesnake is 2.44 m long. How long is the snake in cm? A) 2440 cm B) 244 cm C) 24.4 cm

Solution A rattlesnake is 2.44 m long. How long is the snake in cm? B) 244 cm 2.44 m x 100 cm = 244 cm 1 m

LecturePLUS Timberlake Example 2 How many seconds are in 1.4 days? Unit plan: days hr min seconds LecturePLUS Timberlake

Solution Unit plan: days hr min seconds 1.4 day x 24 hr x 60 min x 60 sec 1 day 1 hr 1 min = 120,960 sec

Learning Check If the ski pole is 3.0 feet in length, how long is the ski pole in mm?

Solution 3.0 ft x 12 in x 2.54 cm x 10 mm = 1 ft 1 in. 1 cm = 914.4 mm

Example 3 John Isner serves 140 miles per hour. How fast is that feet per second?

Solution = 205.3 ft/sec. 140 miles x 5,280 ft. x 1 hr x 1 min = 1 hr 1 mile 60 min 60 sec. = 205.3 ft/sec.